Maersk noted that the decision to transit the strait will be based on ongoing risk assessments, monitoring of the security situation and guidance from relevant authorities and partners.
Maersk said this Tuesday, 12th, that, for safety reasons, it is currently avoiding transit through the Strait of Hormuz, due to persistent volatility in the Middle East. The Danish conglomerate noted that any decision to transit the strait will be based on ongoing risk assessments, close monitoring of the security situation and guidance from relevant authorities and partners.
In a statement, the company said it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the Middle East, but that information is still scarce. “The situation remains deeply dynamic, with no full guarantee of maritime security. The safety of our sailors, vessels and cargo remains Maersk’s top priority,” he added.
Maersk further emphasized that it is “crucial” that freedom of navigation is restored in the region and that it welcomes the US administration’s efforts to achieve this.
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The transport giant detailed that it is temporarily suspending land bookings for cargo going from the United Arab Emirates and Qatar via the port of Jeddah and the port of Oman; cargo going from the Port of Jeddah to the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Qatar; and cargo going from Salalah and Sohar (in Oman) to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar.
